Fencing
Classical Fencing in a Modern World!
Age: 8 to 17 years
Rolling registration. New students may enroll during the year if class is not at capacity.
Following an old family tradition extending over six centuries, our Maitre d’Arms has opened Salles d’Armes is in Coutance, Normady (France), Pontferrada (Spain), and now SCAA.
Cognitive Fencing© was developed by my father Col. (Ret) Carl d’Azagra. These techniques will teach the student to achieve the physical dexterity to control the sword as an extension of their body. The fencing strip is used as vehicle to control one’s actions in an encounter that will demand a well coordinated and balance response from all the senses. Understanding and practicing these techniques on the strip and in daily life is “Cognitive Fencing” ©.
Important 2024-2025 Dates
- November 5: No Classes/Lessons
- November 27-31: SCAA Closed
- December 2: No Classes/Lessons after 5 p.m.
- December 21-January 4: No Classes/Lessons
- January 20: SCAA Closed
- April 14-20: No Classes/Lessons
- May 1: No Classes/Lessons after 5 p.m.
- May 2-3: SCAA Closed
- May 24-26: SCAA Closed
Age: 9 to 12 years (Fridays or Saturdays)
This beginner fencing class teaches the child the basic stances and foil holding characteristics, combined parries “pares “, guard and footwork for simple straight offensive moves for foil. It is important to remark that children will not be having open bouts. The child will be introduced to the History of our Salle d’Arme, its traditions and rules as well as the Olympic Foil Fencing rules applied by the Fédération internationale d’escrim (FIE). Class begins Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7 through May 2025.
Age 9–12 years (Fridays – Waitlist only)
Tuition
$480
Meeting Date & Time
Fridays | 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Course Code
AFEN-101-01
Age 12–17 years (Saturdays)
Tuition
$480
Meeting Date & Time
Saturdays | 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Course Code
AFEN-101-02
Age: 9 years and up
Olympic foil fencing. Students are expected to apply all lessons previously learned. Judging and applying (FIE) rules, and practicing of all defensive and offensive forms. Controlled and open bouts are taught on every class. Class begins September 6 through May 2025.
Tuition
$480
Meeting Date & Time
Fridays | 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Course Code
AFEN-101-01
Age: 12 years and up
This class teaches the student the application of simple straight and compound attacks as well as simple and straight defensive stances. Students will learn self-control and an understanding of their maturing motor and cognitive functions. The students are encouraged to participate on controlled bouts. Class begins September 6 through May 2025.
Tuition
$480
Meeting Date & Time
Fridays | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Course Code
AFEN-102-01
Age: 13 years and up
This class continues the teaching of the application of compound attacks, simple and straight defensive stances and the application of all techniques for both Epee and Saber. Students will learn self-control and an understanding of their maturing motor and cognitive functions. The students are encouraged to participate on controlled bouts. The student is expected to master distance control for defensive and offensive actions. Class begins September 6 through May 2025.
Tuition*
$720
Meeting Date & Time
Fridays | 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Course Code
Squire: AFEN-103-01
*Tuition for the squire classes include practice bouts (some classes may extend until 8:45 p.m.
Classes Begin
Friday, September 6, 2024
&
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Classes End
May 2025
Location
Shenandoah Conservatory
Arts Academy
John Kerr Building
Room 300
Instructor
Charles de Azagra
Tuition
Varies by Class
Registration Fee*
$35
Students pay a one-time annual Registration Fee which covers all classes and lessons taken between September and August.
*non-refundable
Payment Plans
Payment Plans are available as an option for class and lesson tuition.
